Scoot and score: Adapted volt hockey offers a new playing field for youngsters of all abilities
Albertans can give the adapted sport a shot during six-week sessions. Volt hockey is … READ MORE
Childhood development
Resources for families with special needs
CPAA online programs in September 2021 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Educators raise safety concerns about special needs students being back in the classroom
But parents say their kids need the support. By Olivia Bowden Staff Reporter, … READ MORE
The barriers, both physical and social, I face as a parent living with a disability
If it wasn’t for my stubbornness, my son and I would be left behind. Marjorie … READ MORE
Calgary baby in need of special helmet not covered by the province
A Calgary mom says she’s been overwhelmed by aupport, as she tries to raise … READ MORE
Three babies, two helmets, one success story for Gaylord triplets
Reshaping the Future Through Better Infant Helmets. A Gaylord family works with a … READ MORE
An overview of flat head syndrome
Flat head syndrome—medically known as positional plagiocephaly—occurs when a … READ MORE
Fall Volt Hockey!
Volt is a unique adaptation to the sport of hockey, as it allows participants who … READ MORE
Adaptive Gymnastics
Open only to children with a disability requiring 1:1 coaching, this program is … READ MORE
Taking the brain out for a walk
A recent study shows that spending time outdoors has a positive effect on our … READ MORE
Study shows when people with cerebral palsy are most likely to break bones
People with the condition risk fracture more than the general population, but the … READ MORE
Hassles with child car seats linked to unsafe child passenger behaviors
Parents who reported more hassles using a child car seat or booster seat – … READ MORE
Autistic children can benefit from attention training – new study
Attention training in young people with autism can lead to significant improvements … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in July 2021 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Nintendo Wii may help improve balance in children with cerebral palsy
Therapy based on the Nintendo® Wii Balance Board can help improve balance in … READ MORE
Fisher-Price ignored safety warnings even after infants started dying, report finds
Infant deaths trigger recall of Fisher-Price soothers, gliders. Hundreds of … READ MORE
In the debate over ‘SIDS monitors,’ evidence is thin all around
Supporters hope modern baby monitors might prevent sudden infant death syndrome. … READ MORE
Helmet therapy for your baby
Helmet therapy is used to gently correct the shape of babies’ skulls over time. … READ MORE
City of Calgary building 10 new inclusive playgrounds this year
Construction already underway on some sites which will give children of varying … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy interventions should be started early
When a child meets the criteria of high risk for cerebral palsy (CP), intervention … READ MORE
What parents need to know about a baby helmet
12 things to remember when a baby is in a helmet. By Normallifemom, Normal Life Mom … READ MORE
It is a positive thing: How this mom and baby are demystifying cranial helmets
Born with brittle bone disease, Jackson Storey is defying the odds and wearing a … READ MORE
Zen and the art of adaptive surfing
Catching a wave creates a visceral connection with ocean and energy. As your board … READ MORE
Plagiocephaly may be an early indicator of developmental delay risk
Plagiocephaly has become an increasingly common diagnosis for infants. A study … READ MORE
New non-invasive technology could spot early signs of motor disorders in babies
Imperial College London scientists have created the world’s first non-invasive way … READ MORE
Exhausting, frustrating journey as mother of a special-needs child chronicled in My Own Blood
My Own Blood chronicles the bureaucratic nightmares associated with a life spent … READ MORE
Wordfest Presents Ashley Bristowe
Mothering under normal circumstances takes all you have to give. But what happens … READ MORE
For the health of it: Plagiocephaly and torticollis integrative rehab
Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss an affliction that can have a lifelong impact. … READ MORE
There’s an app for that: How two rural counties reached more kids with developmental delays
A decade ago young children who missed key developmental milestones — like walking … READ MORE
Student develops low-cost device to help people with speech disorders
Individuals with speech disorders often rely on expensive devices to help them … READ MORE
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